Tracy from Brooklyn will be sharing her love of the Uma, a versatile vibrator that can be used internally, externally and as a G-spot toy. If your Valentine likes it all, then the Uma is the one!

Krista is giving the sheer one piece bodysuit, the Villa Cancan from Maison Close, to herself as a way to feel sexy for her next lover. This French lingerie line flatters and fits a wide range of body types and will make you feel sexy and confident.

Mary, the Retail Department Manager, speaks for the Tor vibrating cock ring as the perfect gift for your man. It’s high-tech, stylish and rechargeable. He’ll love it’s comfortable fit and you’ll both love its variable speeds and six vibration modes.

What will you be giving for Valentine’s Day? Read more Staff Picks.

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This post, Valentine’s Day Picks From Sex Educators, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on January 23, 2012. Tweet This Post!

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1. Throw out what you’ve been told about sex, what you think you should be doing, the way you think you’re supposed to act or respond. It’s making your sex life less fun, less playful, and less fulfilling.

2.  All bodies are hot and however your body works is right. Great sex isn’t bestowed on people who look a certain way. Every day, our customers tell us that something about their sex lives doesn’t correspond to the response they think they should be having. None of it is true! All bodies and desires are different. Resolve to have the kind of sex you actually want and to learn what your partner wants, as well.

3. Lube! This one isn’t new, but it’s still one of the most important tools in your nightstand. Lube can take any kind of stimulation and make it feel even better. While we can offer some helpful advice about different types of lube for different activities – thicker lube for anal sex, silicone lube for use in water – what works best is a personal preference. Try the Sliquid Lube Cube so that you can sample six different kinds of lube.

4. Dirty talk is magical. Take any kind of stimulation and suddenly by talking about it, the whole act can feel even more intense and incredible. If it feels awkward, get started by describing the action. It’s okay to feel a bit silly at first. “I’m rubbing you with this finger vibe,” or “I’m going to slide this vibrating cock ring on you.”

5. Better communication via a Yes/No/Maybe list. Make a list of all the sex acts you can think of, from kissing to fisting to 69 and BDSM, or take the list from Moregasm: Babeland’s Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex. You and your partner get to mark each act indicating your willingness to do it. At the end, you have a hot sex menu to choose from! In the New Year, you can use this as a tool to see what you want to try out for the first time and what you want to learn about.

6. Try something new, like backdoor sex. One of the most common questions we’re asked is about how to start out with anal penetration. We love answering this question and there’s so much we could tell you, but it mostly comes down to this: use thick lube, go slowly, start with something small. Anal sex shouldn’t hurt, and it’s a nasty, persistent myth that it will. It should feel really, really good for both women and men.

7. Use the right tools for stimulating the G-spot. A good G-spot toy has a dramatic curve and can be made of a hard material so that you can put pressure on the G-spot. The Uma and the Gigi are two of our favorites.

8. Try a twist on an old position. Instead of the missionary position for anal or vaginal sex, lift the butt of the person being penetrated. This lets the other partner be on their knees, instead of holding themselves up on their hands. Try using the Heart Wedge. It’s a dense foam cushion designed for sex and it positions the butt at the perfect angle to enhance G-spot or prostate stimulation. It also opens up the front of the body so that you can stimulate the clit or cock.

9. Touch, stroke, and play with your partner’s whole body. There are so many different kinds of stimulation. Try a massage candle to loosen them up all over. Running a Pinwheel up an arm gives a delicious chill. A small, soft leather flogger can bring a sexy sting to a butt. Use your imagination.

10. Have fun! Laugh! Be messy! Make weird noises! Let go of your inhibitions. There’s no right way to have sex, so take the pressure off yourself and enjoy it.

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This post, Babeland’s Top 10 Sex Tips of 2011, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on January 2, 2012. Tweet This Post!

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This post, Happy Holidays from Babeland!, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on December 24, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

In hopes that some sex toys soon would be there.

Two lovers were nestled all snug in their beds

While visions of vibrators danced in their heads.

She in her kerchief and I in my cap

Had just settled down for a fantasy-filled nap.

When down in the bed there arose such a clatter

I looked underneath to see what was the matter.

Under the comforter I flew like a flash

Threw off the pillows and undid her sash.

The moon on her breasts and lovely torso

Gave a flushed-like luster to objects below.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear

But a miniature vibrator and some remote-controlled gear.

It looked like a butterfly and with one little flick

I controlled the way it tickled her clit.

More rapid than eagles her orgasms came

And she whistled and shouted and called them by name.

“Now Dasher Now Dancer Now Prancer and Vixen

On Comet, On Cupid, On Donder and Blitzen.”

She writhed and she came, at my beck and call

She wanted the big one, she said, dash it all!

As quiet will reign before the big O can fly

Till it reaches its peak and then mounts to the sky.

So mouth to her breast, I knew what to do

I teased her and pleased her till she nearly blew.

And then in that second she came with such might,

I fell off the bed and landed upright.

As I drew in my head and was turning around

Down to the floor she came with a bound.

She radiated sex from her head to her feet,

And her skin was aflame with sexual heat.

A bundle of toys she had pulled from a sack,

And she straddled me hard as I laid on my back.

Her eyes how they twinkled, her dimples how merry

As she took the butt plug and then popped my cherry.

Her droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow

As she stroked my shaft and proceeded to blow.

The length of my rod she he held clear of her teeth

And her lips it encircled the head like a wreath.

With her ass in my face I could lick her firm clit

And she sucked while I lapped and we sighed quite a bit.

I was chubby and plump a right jolly old elf

And I laughed at the two of us enjoying ourselves.

A wink of her eye and a twist of my head

Was the signal it seemed to get back on the bed.

We spoke not a word, but went straight to our work

I filled up her stocking and we came with a jerk.

And laying beside her, content in repose

She gave me the nod and quickly I rose.

I sprang to my sleigh and to my team gave a whistle,

And away we all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard her exclaim before I drove out of sight

Merry Christmas Santa, and to you a good night!

Thanks to Anne, Babeland’s Marketing Director for the holiday inspiration. Try reading this aloud with your partner to create your own sexy experience.

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This post, ‘Twas The Night Before XXXmas, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on December 23, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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His balls all nestled so nice in my hands,
We were having sexytimes thanks to our friends at Babeland.
And he wearing nothing and I in my underwear,
Had just settled ourselves for a night of fun down there.

Our Kiki vibe was so quiet there was not a clatter,
Not a single disaster could cause us to stop to see what was the matter.
Away to the drawer I flew like a flash,
Twisted open the bottle and rubbed Spank Me Powder on my ass.

The paddle on the curve of the new-fallen snow
Gave pleasure and orgasms that made my cheeks glow.
When, what to my horny delight should appear,
But a satin bondage kit – quick, tie me up dear!

With a finger in my…you know, and vibe on my clit,
I knew in a moment I needed his prick!
More rapid than eagles how quickly I came,
And I moaned, and I shouted, and called them by name!

“Now Jimmyjane! Now, Rabbit! Now, cock ring and cuffs!
On, Hitachi! On, OhMiBod! On lube and butt plugs!
On the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Every place can be naughty! Try getting it on in them all!”

As dry leaves I would not be, so the lube it did fly,
And in rapturous pleasure, I mounted my guy.
After we’d come to Babeland.com we flew,
With a cart full of Toys, and an Afterglow Sampler, too.

And then, in a twinkling, I saw in his pants
He was hard again and ready for more kinky romance.
As I tweaked my nipples, there was no dismay,
For I would give him a dance in my Petit Secret lingerie.

I was dressed all in lace, from my head to my foot,
And his clothes were long torn off, they quick went kaput.
A bundle of Toys we had stashed in our drawer,
The techniques from Moregasm sure to have us craving for more.

His eyes-how they twinkled! My nipples how merry!
No one here was pretending they hadn’t popped their cherry!
My droll little mouth was giving a blow,
And the stuff on my chin was as white as the snow.

The end of his knob I toyed with my teeth,
I planned to take it on top, from behind, and of course, underneath.
His sausage was better than what you’d find at the deli ,
My boobs bounced when I rode it, like a bowlful of jelly!

It was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I got wet when I saw it, in spite of myself!
He flipped me on my back and gave ME some head,
Christmas Eve in this house was sure nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all my holes, then I came with a jerk.
And laying his finger inside of my…..yeah,
And stroking his rod, he blew his whole load!

We collapsed into bed, exhausted and pleased,
With our toys and our props, what a naughty Christmas Eve!
But I heard him exclaim, basking in orgasmic light,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”

Submitted by JL, a very talented and sexy Babeland customer. So good, we had to share!

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This post, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, When All in My Bed, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on December 19, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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Bedroom Talk with Kandi Burruss from the Real Housewives of Atlanta
Thursday, December 15, 7pm, Free
Babeland SoHo, 43 Mercer Street
You’ve enjoyed watching Kandi Burruss’ sassy and down-to-earth presence on the Real Housewives of Atlanta, now help us celebrate the launch of Bedroom Kandi, her elegant new line of discreet toys. Meet Kandi and hear about her inspiration for the toys, as well as her experiences on the Real Housewives of Atlanta! Bring your BFFs for a ladies night out with Kandi, including manicures by the Polish Bar of Brooklyn, cocktails, Bedroom Kandi raffle prizes and more.

Here’s what Kandi had to say when we chatted with her about the toys.

Babeland: You’ve had such an interesting career in entertainment, how did you decide to create your own line of sex toys? In some ways, it seems like, “well, of course she did!” and it also seems a bit risky. As women in this industry, we understand that vibrators and women’s sexy time are still challenging for mainstream America to handle.

Kandi: I was invited on the Dr. Laura Berman show.  She’s a medical doctor and she also has her own line of intimate products and I was like, wow, with my show, Kandi Koated Nights as a springboard, I can do the same thing.  Then I found out about this woman in Europe that became a billionaire in the adult product industry and from that point on, it was a no brainer.

Babeland: How did your family and friends react when you decided to launch a line of vibrators?

Kandi: My family and friends are always very supportive of me in everything I do. When I did my research and decided to step into this endeavor, I really wanted to make sure my mother did not think I was making the wrong move.  As long as she was fine with it, then I was comfortable doing it.

Babeland: We’re huge fans of the colors and shapes you’ve chosen. We’ve seen other lipstick vibes before, but Kandi Kisses has an unsurpassed weight, shape and quality. Why did you decide to go with the make-up design?

Kandi: The beauty of these pieces is that they’re not intimidating. They were designed to be very discreet. You can throw them in your purse and walk around with your own plaything and feel comfortable. They’re a combination of pleasure and style.

Babeland: What drew you to the unique powder-puff shape for the Make Me Over vibe? It’s a shape and design that is completely new.

Kandi: The whole idea was to create discreet packaging so that a woman can enjoy an orgasm on the go and so that if the product were mistakenly left on her dresser, no one would be alarmed! I decided to go with the make-up angle because it brought an elegant feel to the product line.

Babeland: Do you think that you’re part of destigmatizing vibrators for women? You have a high profile and many women look up to you. Have you found that launching this line is opening a new dialogue with your viewers and fans?

Kandi: I feel Bedroom Kandi will change the perception of how people view intimate products and open up the conversation, especially in the African American community. Sexual pleasure has such as huge stigma and it should not.

Babeland: What was the most fun part of designing a sex toy?

Kandi: Working on it has allowed for a healthy dialogue about sex.

Babeland: You’ve written Grammy award-winning music, so it’s no coincidence that one of your vibrators, the Happiness & Joy, vibrates to the beat and rhythm of music. What type of music sounds the best on Happiness & Joy? What’s your personal favorite song to play on this vibrator?

Kandi: Anything that you feel comfortable listening to in the bedroom works with this vibe! It does not have to be a specific type of song.  It can be very passionate songs about love, dance songs to make things fun, or heavy bass club songs to give it that extra “edge” in certain encounters with your mate. I do not know if I have a personal favorite song, maybe I have a personal play list!

Babeland: Do you have advice for women who are new to vibrators on trying a Bedroom Kandi toy for the first time?

Kandi: Yes, it’s the best fun you can have by yourself. Try it; I’m confident you will like it!

Babeland: Do you have a favorite that you like to recommend?

Kandi: My favorite piece is the Happiness & Joy dual-action vibe. It brings you happiness on the inside and joy on the outside at the same time.

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This post, Kandi Burruss Debuts New Sex Toy Line at Babeland, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on December 13, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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We figure you’ve got your two front teeth by now and have moved on to wishing for grander things. Well, now you can wish for a sex toy of your choosing and you might just get it. Take a peek at our holiday gift guide and leave a comment on this post telling us which toy you wish for and why! We’ll choose one winner at random on December 23 and send you your toy. So come on now, do you need a new bunny to pet? A vibrator that doubles as an ornament? Are you looking for some handy tools that’ll get the job done? Maybe a little motivation to rock around your Christmas tree? Just whisper your secret wish in Babeland’s ear…

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This post, All I Want For Christmas…, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on November 28, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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Anne, Babeland’s Marketing Director, is a single mom who sings the praises of the Bunny Love Kit. She says, “It’s got one of the most popular sex toys of all time (the Rabbit Habit) in it, it comes pre-wrapped, and the savings are great. Every year, I give it to at least one of my friends — usually a stressed out mom who doesn’t have much time to shop for sex toys, and could really use the blissful orgasms this gift provides.” Any moms or stressed out ladies on your holiday list would seriously enjoy this gift.

Lauren, a Sex Educator at Babeland SoHo, has a lot of naughty friends who need stocking stuffers. She’s going with His/Hers Orgasm in a Box Kits. She says, “They’re the perfect package for those looking for a cheap thrill, complete with great beginner toys: Blossom Sleeve and Sonic Ring Kit for the guys, Silver Bullet and Bunny Tickler attachment for the gals. They even come with lube and batteries, so my friends will have everything they need.” As an added bonus, $2 of the sale of every Orgasm in a Box Kit is donated to food banks in New York and Seattle.

Babeland E-Commerce Manager, Greta, plans on using the new remote control panty vibe, the OhMiBod Clube Vibe 2.OH as a sexy gift for her date. “So my plan is to buy this, put the vibrating part in my underwear, go out to a club with my unsuspecting date, and hand them the remote with a wink. It’s a gift for both of us.” Now that’s what we call spreading the holiday cheer.

For more advice from our savvy staff, check out the full list here. For our complete gift guides, go here. Tell us, what are you planning for holiday gift giving?

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This post, Babeland Staff Picks: Holiday Gifts, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on November 10, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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The woman, Jill Filipovic, blogs at a site we love, Feministe, and posted an articulate and insightful follow-up to the incident today when news hit that the Transportation Security Administration had disciplined the note-writing employee. She was frustrated that the issues about privacy and the government’s invasive security measures post-9/11 weren’t dissected in the media coverage. We agree, but also have to point out the positive side here, that a woman traveling with a sex toy didn’t become the issue. In the dozens of articles and posts we read, the vibrator was a non-issue, and that’s progress.

Culturally and socially, a woman’s right to sexual pleasure is gaining mainstream acceptance. Many people could relate to this story and wonder about the many times their personal items have been reviewed by security agents. We always worry about what someone else is thinking about our personal choices, it’s a good thing that we tend to worry less about our sex toys. If you want tips about traveling with sex toys, you can view our tips here.

Do you have a story about traveling with a sex toy? Share it in the comments. We’ll choose a random winner and send you the infamous Babeland Silver Bullet! A winner will be chosen at noon on Monday, October 31st and notified.

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This post, Yes, A TSA Agent Might See Your Vibrator and No, You Don’t Have to Be Ashamed, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on October 27, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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The first shipment arrived at the store and it felt like Chanukah morning. Lyla, Oden, and Tiani: welcome to Babeland.

What makes these toys so special is that they combine the top-quality materials that Lelo is known for with the remote control technology that gets our customers all in a tizzy. The latest in interactive couples’ toys, these three members of Lelo’s Insignia line set themselves apart with their stylish design and total customizability. And in a stroke of brilliance (also known as SenseMotion), the remotes themselves vibrate, so you can feel what’s happening on the other end of things. This is a benefit whether you are merely empathetic or you want to get in on the action too. And if it’s the latter, SenseMotion helps you do just that: a mere twist or shake of the remote corresponds to exciting buzzes and pulsations from the toy itself.

I love toys that do more than one thing, and the different speeds and patterns of these toys guarantee something for everyone. Lyla is an update on the classic egg-shaped vibe. Tiani is a wearable, U-shaped couples’ toy designed with the clit and G-spot in mind. Oden is an elegant vibrating cockring. All three toys can be worn hands-free – what a gift for us multitaskers! And of course, they have the two qualities that attracted me to Lelo from the get-go: they are truly beautiful and easy to use.

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This post, Why we love Lelo’s Insignia line, originally appeared on Babeland's Blog on October 14, 2011. Tweet This Post!

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